Pictou Harbour, Pictou County

Pictou Harbour, Nova Scotia

Pictou Harbour Geography

  • Official Name: Pictou Harbour
  • Geographic Feature Type Category: Hydrographic Feature
  • Geographic Feature Type: Harbour
  • Latitude / Longitude: 45.674034, -62.693666

The hydrographic feature: Harbour: A sheltered body of water near the coast partially covered by land, often ideal for boats to be docked. 

Pictou Harbour Maps

  • 1:50k Topographic NTS Map: 011E10
  • 1:250k Topographic NTS Map: 011E

About Pictou Harbour

Pictou Harbour is  a critical maritime hub, is rich in history and ecological diversity, reflecting both its past significance in shipping and local tourism and recreation. It is located south of the Town of Pictou, and north of Abercrombie Point, flowing out into the Northumberland Strait. The East River, Middle River, and West Rivers all flow into Pictou Harbour.

[Source: Wikipedia.org / Town of Pictou  ]

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Pictou Waterfront Map 1793

Pictou Waterfront Map 1793

Pictou Waterfront Map 1793

1867 Pictou Harbour Map

1867 Pictou Harbour Map

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